Sony DCR-IP45 / DCR-IP45E / DCR-IP55 / DCR-IP55E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
117
DCR-IP45/IP55 3-075-459-11(1).US
“Memory Stick” Operations
1
3
2
FN
7
PHOTO
MEMORY/
NET-
WORK
NET-
WORK
CAMERA
(CHG)
POWER
OFF
ON
MODE
VCR
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
BURST
QUALITY
IMAGE SIZE
BURST
QUALITY
IMAGE SIZE
EXIT
RET.
EXEC
OFF
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
– Memory photo recording
– Memory photo recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only).
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in
in the menu settings, then press EXEC
(p. 178).
(4) Press r/R to select BURST, then press EXEC.
(5) Press r/R to select the desired settings.
(6) Press EXIT to make the menu settings disappear.
(7) Press PHOTO deeper.
(5) Press r/R to select the desired settings.
(6) Press EXIT to make the menu settings disappear.
(7) Press PHOTO deeper.
If the “Memory Stick” becomes full
FULL appears on the LCD screen, and you cannot record still images on this
“Memory Stick.”
The number of still images in continuous shooting
The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image
size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”
The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image
size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”
During recording images continuously
The flash does not work.
The flash does not work.
When shooting with the self-timer function on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still
images.
Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still
images.
If the remaining capacity of the ”Memory Stick“ is less than for three images.
EXP BRKTG does not work. When you press PHOTO lightly,
EXP BRKTG does not work. When you press PHOTO lightly,
FULL appears on the
screen.
When selecting NORMAL
Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing
PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording.
Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing
PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording.
The effect of EXP BRKTG
The effect of EXP BRKTG may not be noticable on the LCD screen.
We recommend viewing images on TV or the computer to realise the effect.
The effect of EXP BRKTG may not be noticable on the LCD screen.
We recommend viewing images on TV or the computer to realise the effect.
01US11MEM-ENTSC (114-134).p65
4/1/02, 3:32 PM
117
118
DCR-IP45/IP55 3-075-459-11(1).US
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
– Memory photo recording
– Memory photo recording
Recording images with the flash
The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To
change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator
appears on the LCD screen.
change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator
appears on the LCD screen.
Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:
t t
t AUTO (No indicator)
Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.
Forced flash:
The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash:
The flash does not fire.
The amount of flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can
also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 175). Try
recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL.
also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 175). Try
recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL.
Notes
•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32
•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32
feet to 8 1/3 feet).
•Attaching the lens hood (optional) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light
from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.
•Auto red-eye reduction ( ) may not produce the desired effect depending on
individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-
recording flash or other conditions.
recording flash or other conditions.
•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright
location.
•The flash CHG lamp flashes while the power for firing is being charged. After
charging is completed, the flash CHG lamp lights up.
•If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in the
dark, use HOLOGRAM AF (p. 119) or the focal distance information (p. 71) for
focusing manually.
focusing manually.
(flash)
01US11MEM-ENTSC (114-134).p65
4/1/02, 3:32 PM
118
119
DCR-IP45/IP55 3-075-459-11(1).US
“Memory Stick” Operations
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
– Memory photo recording
– Memory photo recording
If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the
power source
Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
power source
Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
The flash does not fire even if you select AUTO and Auto red-eye reduction (
)
during the following operations:
– NightShot
– Exposure
– Spotlight of PROGRAM AE
– Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
– Landscape of PROGRAM AE
– Flexible Spot Meter
– NightShot
– Exposure
– Spotlight of PROGRAM AE
– Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
– Landscape of PROGRAM AE
– Flexible Spot Meter
During recording images continuously
The flash does not fire.
The flash does not fire.
Shooting with an auxiliary light – HOLOGRAM AF
The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark
places.
Set HOLOGRAM F to AUTO in
places.
Set HOLOGRAM F to AUTO in
in the menu settings. (The default setting is
AUTO.)
When
When
appears on the LCD screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly. Then the
auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused.
About HOLOGRAM AF
“HOLOGRAM AF (Auto-Focus),” an application of laser holograms, is a new AF
optical system that enables still image shooting in dark places. Having gentler radiation
than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, the system satisfies Laser Class 1 (*)
specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes.
No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter
at a close range. However, it is not recommended to do so, because you may experience
such effects like several minutes of image residual and dazzling, that you encounter
after looking into a flashlight.
optical system that enables still image shooting in dark places. Having gentler radiation
than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, the system satisfies Laser Class 1 (*)
specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes.
No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter
at a close range. However, it is not recommended to do so, because you may experience
such effects like several minutes of image residual and dazzling, that you encounter
after looking into a flashlight.
* HOLOGRAM AF satisfies Class 1(time base 30 000 seconds), specified in all of JIS
(Japan), IEC(EU), and FDA(US) industry standards.
Complying with these standards identifies the laser product to be safe, under a
condition that a human looks at the laser light either directly or even through a lens
for 30 000 seconds.
Complying with these standards identifies the laser product to be safe, under a
condition that a human looks at the laser light either directly or even through a lens
for 30 000 seconds.
HOLOGRAM AF emitter
01US11MEM-ENTSC (114-134).p65
4/1/02, 3:32 PM
119
120
DCR-IP45/IP55 3-075-459-11(1).US
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
– Memory photo recording
– Memory photo recording
Notes
•A conversion lens (optional) may obstruct the HOLOGRAM AF light and make
•A conversion lens (optional) may obstruct the HOLOGRAM AF light and make
focusing difficult.
•If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter is
emitted (recommended shooting distance is 2.5 m (8 1/3 feet)), the subject will not be
focused.
focused.
•Focusing may be hampered if the light emitted from the HOLOGRAM AF is blocked
by an obstruction.
•Focus is achieved as long as HOLOGRAM AF light reaches to the subject even if its
light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject.
•If HOLOGRAM AF light is dim, it sometimes becomes difficult to focus. If this
happens, wipe the HOLOGRAM AF emitter with a soft, dry cloth.
The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when:
– Flash is set to
– Flash is set to
(No flash)
– NightShot is set to ON
– Focusing manually
– Using Spot Focus
– Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
– Landscape of PROGRAM AE
– Continuous photo recording
– Focusing manually
– Using Spot Focus
– Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
– Landscape of PROGRAM AE
– Continuous photo recording
01US11MEM-ENTSC (114-134).p65
4/1/02, 3:32 PM
120
